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Expert Comment: Cuts to fundamental research will hurt the UK’s leadership in astronomy

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Science
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Expert Comment: Computers can help us to do science, but they can’t understand it for us

Artificial Intelligence
Astrophysics
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Research
Science
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Oxford academics among the first Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

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Oxford tops European university rankings

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Researchers find reducing salt in everyday foods could prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes

Health
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Global population living with extreme heat to double by 2050

Climate
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Expert Comment: Is an under-16 social media ban the right course?

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Medication

ADHD medication use rises sharply across Europe, driven by growth among adults

Health
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Wim Decock appointed as new Regius Professor of Civil Law

Law
Social Sciences
University
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Oxford tops Medicine and Computer Science rankings

Education
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Medical Sciences
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